elastrator castration

[Nestor AEgrotatus (imported)]

You must understand, my castration ideation has only increased when I learned that it definitely could solve my psychological issues. Hitherto I just wanted to get rid of them so I could be sterile and have no libido. But now that I've learned that my testicles are actually suppressing my immune system and allowing parasitic organisms to run roughshod over my mind makes me furious, I want to smash them now for causing me so much anguish. And I'm beginning to run out of patience as a result. I'm considering castrating myself with meat sheers if I have to if it would ultimately cleanse my brain of the toxoplasmosis parasites(especially if my Dad won't get off his ass and take me to a psychologist). My father's insurance will hopefully cover any medical costs, and I don't care as much of the risk of dieing as I will probably die soon if I have to live with these parasites in my brain much longer. Also note that I've only found out the other day about the parasitic infection causing my psychological issues, that's why my shift in tone may seem dramatic and sudden. And it makes a lot of sense as I had MANY cats(which carry the parasite) at the time my psychological issues first emerged.

[janekane (imported)]

That there is an apparent relationship of testosterone and toxoplasmosis seems to have made it into the peer reviewed medical literature, such as:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17435678

I used an Internet search engine and found a fair number of references, enough that it seems to me that an effective argument for some way of managing the effects described is, in my view, reasonable and plausibly medically appropriate.

My best guess is of the form that the "psychological issues" are really neurological issues presenting as psychological issues. Consulting a neurologist or, perhaps even better, a neuropsychiatrist, might be more effective than consulting a psychologist who may not understand neurology well enough to give optimal treatment advice.

It is not obvious to me, from what I have read so far regarding testosterone and toxoplasmosis, that castrate testosterone levels will necessarily wipe out the parasites, though it may significantly change the psychological effects of toxoplasmosis.

I wonder whether a well-qualified parasitologist would wisely be consulted, if that has not already happened.

That testosterone and toxoplasmosis can produce serious, sometimes very distressing, effects has been documented in a variety of medical journals, including, for example, Schizophrenia Bulletin.

[Uncle Flo (imported)]

My examination of the toxoplasmosis/testosterone relationship is progressing more slowly than janekane's investigation. At this early stage I agree with janekane's conclusions particularly those involving expanding the range of practitioners assisting in treating the many-faceted results of the infection. --FLO--

[Nestor AEgrotatus (imported)]

I don't know where I can find a neuropsychiatrist, or if I could even afford one. I wish I lived in a first world country that had a decent health-care system.

[paring (imported)]

Oh, I thought you were living in america.

I don't know where I can find a neuropsychiatrist, or if I could even afford one. I wish I lived in a first world country that had a decent health-care system.

[Nestor AEgrotatus (imported)]

I do live in America, a shithole second-world country with a horrible health-care system.

[paring (imported)]

Why don't try to live in Mexico for a while?

I do live in America, a shithole second-world country with a horrible health-care system.

[Paolo]

Yes, the health care system here sucks.

Let's drop that discussion, shall we?!

[Nestor AEgrotatus (imported)]

Why don't try to live in Mexico for a while?

Mexico may be worse, but it doesn't change the fact that America

is still terrible compared to first world countries.

Yes, the health care system

here sucks.

Let's drop that discussion, shall we?!

But it does relate to my problems, as it's awfulness impedes on my ability to get the help I need. What am I to do if I can't afford to see a psychologist, or a neuropsychiatrist or whoever I need to see?

[Paolo]

Discussion of the health care system in the USA, or lack thereof, is going to turn political really fast.

I'm sure you're not the only one with this problem, and I can sympathize on other medical issues as well.

From the sounds of it, you're going to have to do some research and take matters into your own hands - excluding doing anything that might be fatal.

Even if you were to literally castrate yourself right outside the ER in the bushes and stumble on in, the hospital isn't going to have much of a sense of humor about what you've done. The fact that you've mentioned something similar is disturbing, and they're going to think the same thing. That lack of sense of humor is also going to apply to the bill, which is going to be enormous, not to mention the stay in the psych ward.

If your luck is anything like mine, they won't believe the toxo. story, even if physicians you've seen confirm it.

At the risk of going political and having Riverwind smack me, the goal of the medical community is NOT to help YOU. It's to make money for THEM, at your expense. I soon found this out in dealing with Type-2 diabetes, which is one of the industries major cash cows, a medical wet dream come to life. It is not in the interest of the medical community to make you well; if they do, they are not making money in the long run. The same goes for counseling.

I don't know if there is anything homeopathic that you can do to help yourself with these issues. I really don't.

What you can do is keep talking to us, though. Probably a small comfort, but better than nothing.